Ferretería El Gatito

Ferretería El Gatito is a hardware store in Natales, Magallanes. It is listed at Cordillera Darwin, 6160017 Puerto Natales, Natales, Magallanes y la Antártica Chilena, one of the local businesses residents and visitors turn to.

Shops in Chile open roughly from 10:00 to 20:00, and in smaller towns many close for a while at lunchtime; malls and supermarkets open every day, Sundays included. On 1 January, 1 May, 18 and 19 September and 25 December, the mandatory retail holidays (feriados irrenunciables), malls and almost all shops close. Always ask for your receipt (boleta), and check exchange and return terms before paying. The local hardware shop sorts out small jobs and building suppliers deliver to the site; bring the measurements or the old part to avoid mistakes, and for outdoor work in rainy areas ask for paints and sealants made for damp.

The business lists hours for six days of the week. On most of those days it is open 9:30–20:00. Note that it does not open on Sundays. Also bear in mind that 1 January, 1 May, 18 and 19 September and 25 December are mandatory retail holidays, when most shops close. As in most holiday destinations, expect longer hours in the high season and shorter ones, or seasonal closures, the rest of the year. You can reach Ferretería El Gatito on 61 264 3087; calling is the quickest way to ask about availability, appointments or directions, and many businesses in Chile also answer on WhatsApp.

On Google it holds a rating of 4.9 out of 5 from 40 reviews, a strong result for a hardware store in Natales that suggests consistent service.